Cole Stone vs Hicks' Blue
Where Cole Stone belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Hicks' Blue is a Little Greene color. Cole Stone reads as greige-grey, while Hicks' Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cole Stone has an LRV of 33. Cole Stone runs red while Hicks' Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 35.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cole Stone vs Hicks' Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cole Stone on one side and Hicks' Blue on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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